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The Reserve Bank has again held fire on interest rates, issuing more upbeat domestic commentary despite an uncertain global outlook.

For the first time since the GFC, consumers have kicked off the new year on a pessimistic note.

Education provider Navitas has posted a solid half-year result but expects earnings to remain in line with its FY15 result, with contract losses to affect the business over the next six months.

Ratings agency Standard & Poor's could force BHP Billiton's hand on its controversial dividend policy after lowering the resources giant's credit rating by a notch and putting it on negative watch.

The Australian share market has opened flat, with a weak resources sector offsetting modest gains among the financials.

Bayswater company Resource Recovery Solutions has become the largest processor of construction waste in Western Australia after buying out a facility from a major competitor, as the government finalises an incentive scheme designed to lift the state’s poor record in recycling.

Barnett tells Pilbara owners to ride it out

Strong gains in Facebook and Alphabet have helped Wall Street cut losses and stage a late-day rally, with major indexes closing near the unchanged mark.

The Australian dollar has fared well overnight despite global oil prices and equities struggling, as the Reserve Bank's policy meeting looms.

Gold has risen to a three-month high, extending its recent rally on worries about global economic growth and hopes for easier monetary policy after weak factory data in Asia and Europe.

A strong end to the year in the national market for initial public offerings could be a harbinger for the year ahead, according to the annual IPO Watch Australia report.

The head of Community Employers WA, a representative body of 130 not-for-profit employer organisations in the community service sector, has expressed concerns for NFPs over restrictions to Fringe B

The Australian share market has ended the trading session higher, buoyed by gains across the board.

Perth dwelling values fell 1 per cent in January as Australia’s combined capital cities showed a 0.9 per cent rise, with the local market expected to remain soft this year.

Perth-based contractor OTOC expects to post a profitable half-year after diversifying its business to mitigate the impact of the resources sector downturn.

How does an old-style brawling union still sway our modern leaders?

Melbourne-based PSC Insurance Group has put a value of $7.7 million on the Western Australian arm of Australian Reliance, after announcing today it was buying the insurance broking group in multiple phases.

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA’s Energy Apprenticeships Group has kicked off with 16 process operator apprentices to begin their four-year training today.

Meteoric Resources has announced plans to acquire an unlisted courier business and adopt its business model in a deal valued at about $12.9 million.

Woodside Petroleum says its recently flagged write-downs of up to $US1.2 billion ($A1.7 billion) had taken into account possible delays at the Wheatstone LNG project near Onslow.

VDM Group shares surged on news the company’s chief executive has stepped aside, with former BGC Contracting manager Sam Diep to take the helm.

Salitage Winery in Pemberton has been sold to an unnamed local investor for $2.85 million after more than three years on the market.

Uber's ride-sharing service is delivering benefits of more than $80 million to Australian consumers as users flock to the new and cheaper travel service.

Decmil Group has expanded its business with the acquisition of Melbourne-based civil engineering company Cut & Fill Pty Ltd for $9.5 million.

SPECIAL REPORT: The planned redevelopment of the Shenton Park hospital site will add to a string of LandCorp projects boosting residential land supply in the western suburbs.

SPECIAL REPORT: Slowing population growth and a stalling economy are producing significant headwinds in the residential land sector.

The Australian share market has shot out off the blocks in early trade on Monday, boosted by gains on Wall Street and a continuing recovery in oil prices.

Chevron flags delayed start to Wheatstone

The Australian dollar has slipped after Japan took its interest rate into negative territory and warned it would cut further if necessary.

Gold has edged higher following data showing US economic growth braked sharply in the fourth quarter and the price of the precious metal was on track for its biggest monthly rise in a year after global economic headwinds hit riskier assets.

An intriguing institutional form of musical chairs took place last year involving the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth, the Freemasons’ state branch, and union United Voice.

Premier Colin Barnett and Planning Minister John Day have officially opened Elizabeth Quay after decades of discussion and debate.